ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER-BASED SYSTEM FOR CAR FUEL ECONOMY

The increase in fuel costs has called for the development of dedicated equipment to reduce fuel consumption. This paper deals with an electronic system designed to perform the following two functions: (1) Control of the operations related to the engine stop and restart; and (2) Fuel Cut-Off during vehicle deceleration. This system, now installed on a FIAT car, permits to reduce fuel consumption in normal urban driving situations. To ensure a safe operation, the system is equipped with a software controlled warning system with auto-diagnosis capabilities.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 1. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Automotion Limited

  42 Lloyd Park Avenue
  Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

  Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

  Milan,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • Ferrero, E
  • Guagliumi, R
• Conference:
  • ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 1. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 291-310

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electronic control; Fuel consumption; Microcomputers; Reduction (Chemistry); Software; Vehicle power plants; Warning systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic engine control; Reduction
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399894
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84017, HS-038 435
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM